When Your DNA Becomes a Corporate Asset: The 23andMe Reckoning You Must See

23andMe bankruptcy raises concerns about DNA and data privacy protection

The 23andMe bankruptcy data privacy crisis is a wake-up call to protect your identity and take ownership of your genetic information.

Burial Guides, Will Kits, and the Estate Question: What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Families

Veteran father sitting with family reviewing will kit and burial guide as part of estate planning under the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Estate planning is usually one of those things people put off until tomorrow. The truth is, waiting only makes it harder for your family. A burial guide and a simple will kit can spare your loved ones from confusion, arguments, and unnecessary expenses. And right now, with new federal law reshaping estate taxes, there’s no … Read more

Behind the Plate, Ahead in Life: How Umpiring Baseball Built My Character Everywhere Else

Umpiring for personal growth as seen through the stance of a baseball umpire at home plate

Most people think officiating is about balls, strikes, and angry coaches. They’re dead wrong. Umpiring for personal growth is about so much more. What they don’t see—what I’ve lived—is how umpiring has sharpened my instincts, calmed my nerves, and shaped the way I lead my business, raise my family, and walk with God. Truly, umpiring for … Read more

The Creek, The Father, and The Legacy: A Journey Back to Panama, Illinois

Father and young son holding their first fish together at Shoal Creek in Panama, Illinois, creating generational legacy

There’s something sacred about going back to where it all began. This past weekend, I returned to Panama, Illinois—my old stomping grounds as a boy.Shoal Creek was where I’d ride my bike and dream of the life I wanted, often wondering what it would be like to have a father. I didn’t know him growing … Read more

Summer Bucket List ≠ Just BBQ and Baseball

Family holding hands at sunset with checklist overlay of 8 summer goals

8 Intentional Ways to Strengthen Your Family This Summer When we think about summer, our minds often go straight to hot dogs on the grill, baseball games under the lights, and road trips with the windows down. And while those are all great—we need something deeper. What if your summer bucket list wasn’t just fun…but … Read more

Giving Strategies to Enhance Your Generosity

A close-up of a man’s hands pulling a one-dollar bill from a leather wallet, symbolizing traditional charitable giving.

The content discusses the concept of strategic philanthropy for Christian businessmen, providing methods to enhance giving beyond traditional tithing. It highlights the story of John, a former Marine who employs advanced strategies like donating appreciated assets, establishing charitable trusts, and integrating philanthropy into estate planning. These approaches aim to maximize impact and tax benefits while fostering a culture of generosity.